One other difference: Patrick Henry won his fight. The united colonies of British North America became United States.

Ted Poe lost his fight. His 2nd Congressional district, which once sprawled from his home in Humble eastward to the Louisiana border, has been radically reshaped and now is a strange swirl shape — all in Harris County. Starting in 2013, Liberty will be part of the new 36th Congressional District.

Poe recently paid a visit to Liberty to thank voters there and tell them how much he’ll miss them after representing them for eight years.

The Vindicator reported that Poe spoke after Liberty County Republicans feasted on “a delicious dinner prepared by Dave ‘Showdog’ Chessher and his wife, Suzie.”

Twelve Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination in the heavily Republican 36th District. Four were present at Poe’s farewell: Ky Griffin, Kim Morrell, Stephen Takach and Mike Jackson, a state senator who is considered the early frontrunner in the May 29 primary.